Il libro Total English - Intermedio - Unità 3 - Lezione 2

producing a continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of bees

ronzante, vibrante

the melodious and usually cheerful sound made by birds

canto degli uccelli, melodia degli uccelli

a device in a vehicle that produces a loud, distinctive sound to alert others of the vehicle's presence or to signal a warning or danger

clacson, fischio

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

motore

a loud device typically used on emergency vehicles to alert others of their approach and to clear the way in traffic

sirena, segnale acustico

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

affollato, vivace

with little or no noise

tranquillo

having no harmful substances that could cause pollution

pulito

containing harmful or dirty substances

inquinare

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

noioso

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

vivace

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pittoresco

not pleasant to the mind or senses

brutto

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

moderno

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradizionale

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

extremely small

minuscolo

kind and nice toward other people

amichevole

not hospitable or inviting, often creating a sense of discomfort or unease

inhospitable, poco accogliente

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

turistica

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

incontaminato, puro